BA Music

Wisconsin International University College · School of Communication

Degree Arts & Humanities Less competitive

Will you get in?

Meet the minimum pass grades for this level and you will be considered. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Wisconsin International University College you qualify for.

Check if you qualify

This degree programme introduces you to the academic and practical study of music. Offered at Wisconsin International University College through the School of Communication, it is a less competitive route into tertiary music education in Ghana.

What a music degree covers

A music degree typically blends practical performance with academic study. You can expect to cover music theory, history, harmony, ear training, and composition, alongside opportunities to perform individually or in ensembles. Some programmes also introduce music technology, recording, and the business of music. The balance depends on the institution, but the goal is to develop both your understanding and your craft.

Skills you build and where they lead

Studying music builds more than musical ability. You develop discipline from regular practice, critical listening, teamwork through ensemble work, and the confidence to present in public. You also learn to analyse structure and meaning in sound, which strengthens your ability to think systematically and creatively. Graduates go into teaching, performance, composition, sound production, and arts administration. Some continue to postgraduate study in music or related fields.

How hard it is to get a place

Entry to this programme is less competitive than to the same programme at the University of Ghana or the University of Cape Coast. If your WASSCE results meet the stated requirements, you have a realistic chance. Always confirm your specific grades with the admissions office.

Entry requirements

SHS backgrounds accepted

Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.

Aggregate needed

Wisconsin International University College publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.

BA Music at other institutions

The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.

Where graduates work

  • Music teacher
  • Performer
  • Composer
  • Sound producer
  • Arts administrator
  • Music therapist

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